I have used a durometer when I 1'st started racing JF but that was because we were using a tire softener treatment , which we have not used in about 16 years since the tracks are doing a better job of track prep, more VHT and track dragging . Also slick suppiers don't offer much options of compounds, unless you go to another size tire. I think my durometer reading were hig 40's -low 50's.
I can check my current tires if that will help you.
Jon